Description
These Blueberry Oatmeal Bars are a delightful, wholesome treat that combines the sweet tanginess of blueberries with a hearty oat base. Perfect for breakfast or a snack!
Ingredients
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Oat Base:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Blueberry Topping:
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in melted butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is crumbly.
- Prepare the base: Press half of the oat mixture firmly into the pan to form the base.
- Make the blueberry topping: In a separate bowl, toss blueberries with sugar and cornstarch. Spread them over the oat base.
- Add the topping: Crumble the remaining oat mixture on top of the blueberries, gently pressing down.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and the blueberries are bubbly.
- Cool and cut: Allow the bars to cool completely, then lift them out using the parchment paper and cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Blueberry Oatmeal Bars, Oat Bars Recipe, Blueberry Bars, Healthy Snack Recipe
